HOUSE BILL REPORT
SSCR 8405
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
As Reported by House Committee On:
Transportation
Brief Description: Providing for the study of legislative and financial issues regarding the Columbia River Crossing Project.
Sponsors: Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Haugen, Swecker, Murray and Rasmussen).
Brief History:
Transportation: 3/28/07, 4/2/07 [DP].
Brief Summary of Substitute Bill |
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HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
Majority Report: Do pass. Signed by 20 members: Representatives Clibborn, Chair; Flannigan, Vice Chair; Jarrett, Ranking Minority Member; Schindler, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Dickerson, Eddy, Ericksen, Hankins, Hudgins, Lovick, Rodne, Rolfes, Sells, Simpson, Springer, B. Sullivan, Takko, Upthegrove, Wallace and Wood.
Staff: Jeff Olsen (786-7157).
Background:
The Interstate 5 Columbia River Bridge was built in 1917, with another span added in 1958.
The facility no longer meets earthquake standards. The bridge now serves 125,000 vehicles
per day on weekdays, and traffic is expected to reach 180,000 vehicles per day by 2020.
In 2001, the Portland/Vancouver I-5 Transportation and Trade Partnership began bistate joint
planning efforts to develop a plan for replacing the facility. Planning efforts have been
continued through the Columbia River Crossing Project.
Summary of Bill:
The Legislature supports bistate, bipartisan and multijurisdictional planning, coordination,
and funding efforts for the Columbia River Crossing Project. The Legislature also recognizes
and supports addressing impacts on marine, rail, transit, air, freight, and pedestrian modes.
The legislative transportation committees must study legislative issues, including financial
issues regarding the project, in cooperation with Oregon.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Staff Summary of Public Testimony: None.
Persons Testifying: None.